Marvel Comics' Digital Comics Unlimited

Tribune Media Services

What it is: This virtual initiative by the folks who bring you Spider-Man and the X-Men offers up access to more than 5,000 comics via the Web. You'll get choices from recent releases like "Invincible Iron Man," back-catalogue classics like "The Infinity War" or online exclusives like "Spectacular Spider-Girl." Why they'll want it: Comic books take up lots of space. But Marvel's DCU means you don't have to give up your superhero addiction to clear out space for a yoga nook. It also features rare comics from the '40s and '50s that would cost a fortune for the physical versions. Price: $49.99 for 12 months -- marvel.com/digitalcomics

What it is: This virtual initiative by the folks who bring you Spider-Man and the X-Men offers up access to more than 5,000 comics via the Web. You'll get choices from recent releases like "Invincible Iron Man," back-catalogue classics like "The Infinity War" or online exclusives like "Spectacular Spider-Girl." Why they'll want it: Comic books take up lots of space. But Marvel's DCU means you don't have to give up your superhero addiction to clear out space for a yoga nook. It also features rare comics from the '40s and '50s that would cost a fortune for the physical versions. Price: $49.99 for 12 months -- marvel.com/digitalcomics (Tribune Media Services)

What it is: This virtual initiative by the folks who bring you Spider-Man and the X-Men offers up access to more than 5,000 comics via the Web. You'll get choices from recent releases like "Invincible Iron Man," back-catalogue classics like "The Infinity War" or online exclusives like "Spectacular Spider-Girl." Why they'll want it: Comic books take up lots of space. But Marvel's DCU means you don't have to give up your superhero addiction to clear out space for a yoga nook. It also features rare comics from the '40s and '50s that would cost a fortune for the physical versions. Price: $49.99 for 12 months -- marvel.com/digitalcomics